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Zoe Saldana Is the Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time

Zoe Saldana has officially taken the box office crown.

Thanks to the massive success of “Avatar: Fire and Ash”, Zoe Saldana is now the highest-grossing actor of all time, with her films earning a jaw-dropping $16.8 billion worldwide. Yes, billion with a B. That puts her ahead of some very familiar names and cements her place in movie history.

The new milestone bumps Scarlett Johansson out of the top spot.

Scarlett Johansson now sits at number two with $16.4 billion in total box office earnings. Not exactly a bad consolation prize, but still, second place hurts when you were just winning. Rounding out the rest of the top five are Samuel L. Jackson at number three, Robert Downey Jr. at number four, and Chris Pratt at number five. If you’re sensing a theme here, you’re not wrong. Marvel actors dominate this list like it’s their job, because, well, it kind of was.

Saldana’s rise to the top is no accident. She happens to be a key player in two of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Between “Avatar”, “Star Trek” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she has been quietly stacking box office wins for years. While some actors bounce from franchise to franchise, Saldana locked into the right ones and stayed there. That long-term strategy just paid off in a historic way.

The rest of the Top 10 reads like a blockbuster hall of fame. Tom Cruise lands at #6, followed by Chris Hemsworth at #7, Vin Diesel at #8, Chris Evans at #9, and Dwayne Johnson closing things out at #10. It’s basically a list of people who have spent the last decade saving the world, blowing things up, or both.

What makes Saldana’s achievement especially impressive is how under-the-radar it feels.

She’s not always the loudest name in the marketing, but she consistently shows up in movies that absolutely dominate theaters worldwide. “Fire and Ash” simply pushed her over the edge, turning a long, successful career into a record-breaking one.

So congratulations to Zoe Saldana, the new queen of the box office. If Hollywood were a video game, she just unlocked the final achievement.

Want to Look Younger and Live Longer? Drink More Water

If you need another reason to refill your water bottle today, here it is.

A new study suggests that chronic dehydration does not just make you feel lousy, it can make you look older and may even shorten your life. Suddenly that half-finished glass of water on your desk feels a lot more important.

According to research published in “The Lancet“, middle-aged adults who do not drink enough water are significantly worse off in a couple of very unsettling ways.

The study found that people who were chronically dehydrated were about 20% more likely to die earlier than those who stayed properly hydrated.

That alone is a pretty strong argument for paying attention to your water intake. But if we are being honest, the second finding might hit even closer to home for a lot of people.

The same study found that dehydrated adults were 50% more likely to show signs of early aging. Yes, dehydration can apparently come for your lifespan and your face at the same time.

Researchers tracked participants for 25 years, starting when everyone was over the age of 45. Over time, the least hydrated people were far more likely to show visible signs of aging, including sunken eyes, sunken cheeks, and dry skin. In other words, the kind of look that usually sends people running to expensive creams, serums, and filters.

The health effects did not stop at appearance. The dehydrated group was also more likely to have high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Those issues help explain why the same group had a higher risk of dying earlier than their well-hydrated counterparts. It turns out water is doing a lot more heavy lifting in your body than just helping you survive workouts or salty meals.

What makes this study especially interesting is how long researchers followed people. A 25-year window offers a rare look at how everyday habits add up over time.

Skipping water here and there does not seem like a big deal in the moment, but decades of it can quietly stack the deck against you.

So whether your main motivation is living longer, looking younger, or ideally both, the takeaway is pretty simple. Drinking enough water is one of the easiest things you can do for your health, and apparently for your face too. Your future self, and your skin, will thank you.

Dolly Parton’s Signature Look Was Inspired by the Town Tramp

Happy Birthday to Dolly Parton! Today she’s 80 years old.

Dolly has always been one of a kind, but her iconic style didn’t just fall from the rhinestone-studded sky. A throwback interview is making the rounds online — and it’s pure gold.

Turns out, Dolly’s look was inspired by a woman from her childhood that her mother really didn’t want her looking up to.

“We didn’t go to town that much, but when I would, I would go to see her,” Dolly recalled, referring to a local woman she found absolutely mesmerizing. “She had these long red fingernails, wore bright lipstick, she had peroxide blonde hair, tight clothes, short… and I thought, she is the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.”

Her mom, however? Not so impressed. “My mother said, ‘Oh, she’s just trash. She’s just a tramp.’ And I thought, that’s what I want to be when I grow up,”

That bold, bedazzled look would go on to define her career — from big hair to even bigger personality — and inspire countless others along the way. Dolly has never shied away from her love of glam, once famously saying, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap.”

All these stories resurfacing for Dolly’s birthday are fun to watch. But this one hits differently — because it reminds us that the Queen of Country didn’t just break the mold, she chose a completely different one and ran with it in high heels.

And we’re all better for it.

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Jan 18-24

Frozen jeans, “smartphone pinky,” and drunk cartoons. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.

Freezing Jeans Trend

In 2016, people were literally freezing their pants – wetting jeans, propping them up outside, and letting frigid temps sculpt denim statues on sidewalks. It was the Internet at its weirdest: part laundry hack, part art project, and mostly just a great way to confuse your neighbors.

Eagles Co-Founder Glenn Frey Passes Away

The music world lost a legend in January 2016 when Glenn Frey of the Eagles passed away at 67. As a founding member, he helped define the sound of classic rock. Suddenly, “Take It Easy” and “Desperado” hit a little harder.

Zac Efron’s MLK Tweet Apology

Zac Efron got dragged in 2016 for turning MLK Day into a weird flex about his social media follower count: “I’m grateful for a couple things today: Martin Luther King Jr., and 10 million followers.”After the backlash, he quickly apologized—reminding us that no matter how handsome you are, sometimes it’s best to just log off and say nothing.

Smartphone Pinky

A new affliction emerged in 2016: “Smartphone Pinky.” People claimed their pinky fingers were becoming dented and deformed from holding giant phones. Was it science? Was it TikTok-level drama? Either way, our grip strength and self-esteem haven’t been the same since.

Will & Jada Boycott the Oscars

The 2016 Oscars faced major heat over a lack of diversity, prompting Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to publicly boycott the ceremony. It sparked the #OscarsSoWhite movement and lit a fire under Hollywood’s long-overdue diversity conversation – six years before the Chris Rock slap took over the narrative.

Jamie Foxx Saves a Guy from a Burning Truck

In a real-life action scene, Jamie Foxx pulled a man from a burning truck near his home in 2016. No stunt double, no script – just Jamie being a literal hero.

Squidward Gets a DUI

Rodger Bumpass, the voice of Squidward from SpongeBob, was arrested for DUI in Burbank, California. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the underwater clarinet survived another day. Nickelodeon decided not to fire him for it.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Reveals 15-Year M.S. Battle

In 2016, Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler revealed she’d secretly been battling multiple sclerosis for 15 years. Fans were stunned – she’d kept it quiet through red carpets, roles, and press tours. Her honesty shed light on invisible illness and proved she was tougher than any mob princess.

Buddhist Monk Slashes Tires Over Dead Bug

A Buddhist monk in Thailand slashed nearly 200 car tires… because he accidentally killed a bug and couldn’t handle the karma. It was a spiritual crisis turned slash-happy meltdown, proving even monks have their breaking point.

Chocolate on Fries at McDonald’s

McDonald’s Japan debuted “McChoco Potatoes” – fries drizzled with white and milk chocolate. Americans looked on, half horrified, half hungry, wondering when our fries would get the dessert treatment. (Spoiler alert: That day never came.)

The 25 Most Overrated Movies of All Time

Everyone has that one movie they swear is a masterpiece… and another person who absolutely cannot understand the hype.

Movie arguments are basically a sport at this point, and this list of the most overrated movies of all time will undoubtedly create chaos.

Taking the number one spot is “Joker” from 2019. Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar, the movie made over a billion dollars, and yet plenty of people walked out feeling like it was trying way too hard to be deep. For every fan who calls it a gritty character study, there is someone else who says it is just two hours of misery dressed up as brilliance.

Right behind it is “The Shawshank Redemption”, which might be the most shocking inclusion for a lot of people. It’s constantly ranked as one of the greatest films ever made, especially online, but critics of the hype argue that its reputation has grown far beyond what the movie actually delivers.

“Up” from Pixar lands at number three, and this one hurts. The reasoning, though, makes sense. The opening 20 minutes are widely considered one of the most emotional sequences in film history. The argument is that the rest of the movie never quite reaches those same heights.

Other modern favorites also made the cut, including “Everything Everywhere All at Once”, “The Revenant”, “Gravity”, and “American Hustle”.

Each of these movies was praised heavily at release, won awards or dominated pop culture, and then slowly picked up backlash from viewers who felt the hype machine went into overdrive.

Classic films were not spared either. “Gone with the Wind”, “The Birds”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, and “Once Upon a Time in America” all show up, proving that even movies considered untouchable can still be called overrated by newer audiences.

Romance fans will notice “The Notebook” on the list, while nostalgia lovers might not be thrilled to see “Grease”, “The Breakfast Club”, “Top Gun”, and “Elf” all labeled as overpraised. Even “Fight Club” and “Good Will Hunting” did not escape criticism, which feels like a direct challenge to film bros everywhere.

The full list also includes “Friday the 13th”, “Gladiator”, “Amélie”, “Prisoners”, “Desperately Seeking Susan”, and “Private Benjamin”. In other words, no genre is safe.

At the end of the day, calling a movie overrated does not mean it’s bad. It just means expectations got so high that some viewers walked away unimpressed. And honestly, without lists like this, what would we even argue about online?

These Artists Have Demanded Some Pretty Weird Things

You know an artist has officially reached legendary status when they can make absolutely ridiculous requests and still have people scrambling to make it happen.

The gold standard will always be Van Halen, who famously demanded a bowl of M&Ms with all the brown ones removed at every tour stop. It sounded insane, but it was actually a test to see if venues were paying attention to their contract. Still, it opened the door for a lot of… creativity.

Over the years, plenty of artists have taken full advantage of that power, and some of their requests are equal parts hilarious and unhinged.

Weird Al Yankovic: Unsurprisingly, he kept things on brand. For years, he asked for one “garish” Hawaiian shirt at every appearance. Eventually, even Weird Al had to admit he had too many and retired the request.

Cher: She likes her wigs treated like the stars they are. She reportedly requests an entirely separate room just to store them. Considering how iconic her hair looks have been over the decades, this one almost feels reasonable.

Jennifer Lopez: J-Lo is all about vibes. She prefers an all-white dressing room, complete with white candles, couches, tables, and flowers. The goal is to keep her mind and spirit calm, which is probably easier when nothing clashes.

Rihanna: She requests a plush, animal print rug so she can walk around barefoot. If you are going to be a global superstar, you might as well be comfortable.

Justin Timberlake: He takes cleanliness very seriously. He has reportedly requested that doorknobs be sanitized every two hours. That one feels less diva and more mildly anxious, but still very specific.

Beyoncé: She likes her dressing room set to exactly 78 degrees and wants well-seasoned chicken. Honestly, the temperature request alone probably causes the most stress.

Selena Gomez: This one’s a little awkward. After her breakup with Justin Bieber in 2014, she asked that anyone on her team named Justin go by a different name. Fair is fair.

Jay-Z: He once requested seven dressing rooms during a 2009 tour, along with high-quality peanut butter and jelly. Even billionaires still crave comfort food.

Britney Spears: When she played London in 2011, her requests included McDonald’s cheeseburgers without the buns, 100 figs and prunes, toothpaste, fish and chips, and a framed photo of Princess Diana. That list feels like it tells a story we are not fully prepared to unpack.

And then there is Metallica, who in 2004 simply asked for bacon with every meal. No symbolism. No explanation. Just bacon.

The takeaway here is simple. Fame does not make people normal. It just gives them the confidence to ask for exactly what they want, no matter how weird it sounds.

(You can see even more weird rock star requests at Buzzfeed.)

10 Everyday Habits That Are Disrespectful

We all have pet peeves, but some bad behaviors go beyond just being annoying.

People were asked to name everyday things that are straight-up disrespectful. And once you see the list, you’ll probably agree… yeah, these are the folks making the world just a little more frustrating than it needs to be.

1. Leaving stuff in the wrong aisle at the store

Changed your mind about that frozen pizza? Cool. But maybe don’t leave it next to the shampoo. At least hand it to the cashier instead of abandoning it to melt.

2. Letting your kids go wild in public and doing nothing about it

The phrase “they’re just a kid” doesn’t fly when your toddler is screaming into someone’s face or kicking over display stands.

3. Ignoring quiet hours

Late-night karaoke in your apartment or revving your engine at 1:00 AM? Not cute. Respect your neighbors’ sleep.

4. Cruising in the left lane like it’s your personal slow lane

If you’re not actively passing someone, move over. Left lane squatting is a modern-day highway crime.

5. Parking where you shouldn’t

Curbside pickup spots, accessible parking, or EV-only chargers aren’t just suggestions. Parking there when you shouldn’t? Big jerk energy.

6. Not flushing the toilet in public restrooms

Why is this even on the list? Because it still happens. And it’s gross. Stop it.

7. Leaving a mess in shared spaces

Whether it’s the office breakroom, a park bench, a movie theater, or a fitting room, clean up your stuff. You’re not the only human who uses those places.

8. Stopping in the middle of a busy walkway

Airports, sidewalks, malls – there’s a fast lane for foot traffic too. Don’t just freeze in the middle. Step aside and let the world keep spinning.

9. Tailgating

Especially if someone’s already going the speed limit (or faster), tailgating makes you dangerous and rude. And from an insurance perspective, if they suddenly hit the brakes, you are the one at fault, not them.

10. Sneezing or coughing without covering up

This one really hit a nerve post-pandemic. And yes, spitting on sidewalks made the list too. Just… why?

Bonus: Loud phone talkers in public

It got plenty of mentions… but most people seem to have accepted that battle is already lost.

No, TikTok… We’re Not Putting Toilet Paper in Our Fridge

TikTok has given us some decent life hacks – like how to fold a fitted sheet without crying, or make perfect eggs in a coffee mug. But then there are the “hacks” that make you question whether we, as a species, deserve Wi-Fi.

Case in point: TikTok wants you to put a roll of toilet paper in the fridge. Yes, toilet paper just chilling next to your leftover lasagna like it belongs there.

Why some people claim it makes sense

The idea, if you can call it that, is that toilet paper absorbs moisture and odors. Which is true—in the same way a sponge soaks up water until it turns into a gross blob of wetness teeming with bacteria.

Sure, your TP might soak up some fridge funk… for like a day. But in practice, it will quickly turn into a damp roll of wood pulp that’s just hanging out next to your vegetables.

Why it doesn’t really make sense

In reality, it’s the kind of “hack” that sounds like it came from someone who ran out of actual ideas but had one roll of toilet paper and a social media account. Experts say it might sort of work for a minute if you’re truly desperate. But they also say – and this is a direct quote from Common Sense 101 – just use baking soda.

Baking soda is still the obvious choice

A box of baking soda costs like a buck, which is a little more than a roll of TP. But unlike that soon-to-be-wad-of-wet-paper, it works for months and won’t turn into a moldy mess.

It’s not trendy. It’s not cute. But there’s a reason why it’s been the go-to for decades – it gets the job done without confusing your house guests. If you saw a roll of toilet paper hanging out in your friend’s fridge, you’d probably think they had a screw loose – and rightly so. Or, maybe their hemorrhoids required their TP to be a chilly 38 degrees.

So yeah, not much of a “hack”

Unless you’re trying to prank your roommates or create the saddest crossover between bathroom supplies and perishables, maybe skip this one. Or at least put a sticky note on the fridge that says “Not for use – TikTok made me do it.”

In summary: Baking soda = science. Toilet paper in the fridge = social media at its weirdest. Choose wisely.

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These Mega Stars Never Had a Number One Hit, and That Feels Illegal

For most artists, getting a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 is the ultimate career milestone. It is the musical version of planting a flag at the top of the mountain.

That’s why it feels borderline wrong to learn that some of the biggest artists on the planet never actually pulled it off.

Some of these names will seriously mess with your perception of pop music history.

Take One Direction. At their peak, they were unavoidable. Screaming fans, sold-out tours, chart domination, the whole deal. And yet, their highest-charting song was “Best Song Ever”, which stalled out at number two. Ironically, both Zayn Malik and Harry Styles later hit number one as solo artists, which feels like adding insult to boy band injury.

Shania Twain is another shocker. She’s one of the best-selling artists of all time, especially in country and pop crossover history. Her biggest Hot 100 hit was “You’re Still the One”, which reached number two and stopped there.

Missy Elliott never topped the chart either. Her most successful song, “Work It”, also peaked at number two. Considering her influence on hip-hop, pop, and music videos, that feels almost disrespectful.

Then there’s R.E.M. “Losing My Religion” is one of the most iconic songs of the 1990s, and it only made it to number four. The same goes for Metallica, whose cultural footprint is massive. “Enter Sandman” somehow only reached number 16, while “Until It Sleeps” was their best performer at number 10.

Green Day came close with “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, which peaked at number two, and Pearl Jam’s highest-charting song was actually a cover. Their version of “Last Kiss” hit number two in 1999.

The surprises keep coming. Demi Lovato’s highest peak was number six with “Sorry Not Sorry”. Bruce Springsteen’s biggest Hot 100 hit was “Dancing in the Dark”, which reached number two. The Backstreet Boys had a #2 hit with “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)”. Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do” also stalled at number two.

And then there’s Nirvana. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” changed music forever, but it only made it to number six. Even Imagine Dragons fell short, with “Radioactive” peaking at number three.

The takeaway here is simple. Chart positions matter, but they are not the final word on impact. These artists shaped entire generations without ever owning the top spot, which somehow makes their legacies even more impressive.

Kids Say These 12 Things Mean You’re “Old”

Want to feel absolutely ancient? Just hang out with a 10-year-old. They’re sweet, they’re funny, and they can destroy your self-esteem in under five seconds by calling you “old” for something you didn’t even realize was old yet.

Here are some of the funniest and most soul-crushing examples people have shared online about the moment a kid made them feel like a relic from the past:

Born in the 1900s

Yep, that includes anyone over 30. One kid called someone old just for having a birth year that starts with “19.”

“I saw that in theaters.”

A teacher got labeled “old” because she mentioned that she saw the original “Shrek” in theaters. (Which, for the record, came out in 2001. What a brat.)

Knowing how to use old tech

Simply knowing what a VHS tape is makes you ancient. And we’re rapidly reaching the same point with DVDs. Welcome to the retirement home.

Still using CDs in your car

Congrats, you’re officially driving a time machine. And forget about listening to the radio. What are you, 90?

Carrying stamps

A woman got roasted for carrying stamps in her purse. Which, sure, does sound suspiciously grandma-ish—but still.

“When I was a kid…”

One guy got called old just for reminiscing about the days when kids played outside. You mean there was a time before tablets and TikTok?!?

Leaving a voicemail

If you leave voicemails, you’re practically prehistoric. A teen called out their parent for it, saying only old people do that. (God help you if you mention we used to have something called “answering machines.”)

Still own an iPod?

If a teenager has one, they’re “retro.” But a girl told her mom it meant she was “old old.”

Having anything other than Gmail

A woman admitted she still has a Hotmail address, and even she had to admit the kid who called her out for it might’ve had a point.

“I remember when…”

A kid lost their mind when they found out YouTube used to be ad-free by default. If you remember that golden era, congrats, you’re now ancient history.

Phrases you didn’t know were outdated

A guy shouted “Kobe!” after tossing something in the trash. His younger coworker looked at him and said, “Wow, you’re old.” That one hurts, deeply.

Overusing emojis

One poor soul thought emojis made him seem youthful – until a younger cousin told him the laughing-crying emoji is officially “old people stuff” now. Ouch. So yeah, context matters. If you’re 16, you can use as many emojis as you want. But if you’re 60, you’re not fooling anyone.

And if you grew up rewinding tapes with your finger or remember when your phone couldn’t take photos, you’re a certified fossil in the eyes of today’s youth. There’s no avoiding it, so try not to take it personally. Or do. Just don’t leave them a voicemail about it.

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